Alien
1979
Horror / Sci-Fi
1h57
Alexis Tardif rated ★ 8/10
Huis clos transcendant, on ne s’ennuie pas durant les 2h de film. L’ambiance sonore minimaliste nous laisse en tension tout le long et les morts successives sont toutes aussi bouleversante les unes que les autres. Un scénario bien ficelé avec des révélations qui remettent en question le récit, notamment le fait que Ash soit en réalité un robot avec pour seul objectif de ramener l’Alien sur terre, coûte que coûte. Les effets visuels sont incroyable et nous plongent encore plus dans l’histoire, l’alien est effrayant tant il reste dans l’obscurité la majorité du film et on ne le voit jamais vraiment en entier.
Synopsis
During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
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Viewers are captivated by 'Alien's' blend of horror and sci-fi, praising its suspenseful, minimalist approach that enhances the terror. Ridley Scott's direction is lauded for its ability to create a palpable atmosphere of dread through limited visibility of the alien, making it even more menacing. Sigourney Weaver's portrayal of Ripley is celebrated for its strength and depth, marking a significant moment in film history. The film's ability to maintain tension and fear, while using practical effects and a strong narrative, leaves a lasting impression.
👍 The alien's limited visibility heightens the horror.
👎 Some special effects may feel dated to modern viewers.
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61 reviews
One of the best thrillers ever
Really great movie, the practical effects were amazing, I loved how the xenomorph and chest bursting scene looked practically, it’s great. I wish they delved deeper into the story behind “Mother”, the ai system in the ship. Also Ash being a robot was a great brutal surprise and I didn’t think the Aliens franchise would have robot people. Overall, a solid movie, doesn’t necessarily hold up to some other movies I’ve watched, but lots of cool moments and characters, and it was pleasant to watch.
One of the best thrillers ever
Really great movie, the practical effects were amazing, I loved how the xenomorph and chest bursting scene looked practically, it’s great. I wish they delved deeper into the story behind “Mother”, the ai system in the ship. Also Ash being a robot was a great brutal surprise and I didn’t think the Aliens franchise would have robot people. Overall, a solid movie, doesn’t necessarily hold up to some other movies I’ve watched, but lots of cool moments and characters, and it was pleasant to watch.
